08/19/2026
Community is Everything ❤️
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to our incredible community for coming together during the Fielder Fire.
Thank you to the amazing firefighters who responded so quickly and worked tirelessly to keep our families, homes, and community safe. Your courage, professionalism, and dedication did not go unnoticed.
Thank you to the power line workers who stepped up to assist with evacuations and support residents during a difficult and uncertain time.
A special thank you to our dedicated Rogue River School District Board of Directors. Even while some board members were facing evacuations themselves, they supported response efforts by providing space on their properties for command centers and helicopters. Their commitment to serving our community, even in the midst of personal challenges, exemplifies true leadership.
To our neighboring superintendents who immediately reached out asking, “How can we help?” thank you for your partnership, kindness, and willingness to support our district when it mattered most.
And to the wonderful people who make up this community, thank you for checking on neighbors, offering assistance, sharing resources, and caring for one another. In challenging times, we see the very best in people, and that spirit was on full display throughout this event.
It is truly an honor to serve and be part of such an amazing, resilient, and compassionate community.
With gratitude,
April Harrison, D.Ed.
RRSD35 Superintendent
